CSI: Miami

“Eric Delko” (Adam Rodriguez)

Delko is a first generation Cuban, having crossed the Florida Straits while still in his mother’s womb.  Upon arrival, his Russian-born father changed the family name from Delektorsky to Delko, and christened his newborn son Eric.  Delko is a natural athlete, having graduated with a swimming scholarship from the University of Miami.  After accepting the fact that his dreams of Olympic gold would never be realized, he turned his attentions to the police academy – and to his father’s great disappointment – offered his skills to the MDPD underwater recovery department.   Delko was Horatio Caine’s first appointment upon taking over the crime lab, having been impressed with the younger man’s skills during a bomb scare.  Putting his buddy and colleague Tim Speedle’s death in perspective has been a challenge for Delko, whose initial response to the loss was to immerse himself in anonymous sexual encounters.  Despite his freewheeling nature – his love of women, Miami’s non-stop nightlife and fast cars – he is an invaluable asset to the team, especially with his strong ties to Miami’s Cuban-American community.

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When a sports injury sidelined Adam Rodriguez in high school, his dreams of becoming a professional baseball player were put aside and he turned to acting.  He had dabbled in children's theater in his native New York and at age 10, had auditioned for a role in The Cosby Show.  His lucky break came when he was cast in a guest-starring role in an episode of NYPD Blue.

 Rodriguez also is familiar to television audiences from his roles in Brooklyn South and Roswell.  His additional television credits include All Souls, Resurrection Blvd., Felicity,

and Ryan Caulfield: Year One.  He has also appeared in the feature film The Imposter, and in Jennifer Lopez's video for If You Had My Love.  Rodriguez has been included in People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue and one of People En Espanol Magazine's "25 Most Beautiful People."

During the Summer 2006 hiatus from CSI: Miami, Rodriguez completed work on two films expected out in early 2007:  Crossing Paths and Thanks to Gravity.  He also co-stars in Cieto Lindo, scheduled for release in late 2006. Rodriguez currently divides his time between New York and Los Angeles.  His birth date is April 2.